Things to know for The Weekend!

Events for Friday, August 18th:

1:00pm Movie at North End Library. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, the North End Branch of the Public Library. The Club will meet on Fridays from 1-3:30. Following the movie there will be light refreshments and a discussion about the movie. View the posting.

2:00pm Bead-dazzled (Beading) at the North End Library. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, learn to create a beautiful beaded bracelet that you can wear or gift! Please call the library at 617-227-8135 to reserve a spot. View the post.

5:00pm Berklee Summer Concerts at the Greenway. Berklee returns to The Greenway for another summer series of Concerts at the Greenway. Join us every Friday in July and August from 5p-7p for live music performed by Berklee students in our beautiful North End Parks.

6:00pm Friday Afternoon Concert Series. Fridays in July and August, this concert series will showcase local music, located at Sam Adams Park.

6:30pm Crosstown Live Music at 19 North Square. The local band Crosstown will perform live in North Square on Friday, weather permitting.

Notable news found elsewhere:

With Labor Day weekend only 2 weeks away, it can never be too early to start planning your end of summer activities. If you’re around Boston, Haute Living recommends stopping in the North End for fresh seafood and your numerous choices of Italian Fare.

On this day in 1920, the United States ratified the 19th Amendment to the constitution bringing in women’s suffrage, the right to vote!

Saturday, August 19

10:30am I Piccoli Lettori. Join I AM Books for its Italian reading group for little ones! Children (0-4) and their parents will engage in multiple readings and games for a fun morning of Italian language and learning. Located at I AM Books, 189 North Street.

11:00am Greenway Open Market. The Greenway Open Market is a vibrant open-air artisan market featuring talented area artists, crafters, and independent designers. Visitors will find exceptional art, locally produced products, and much more! Located at the Rings Fountain, Milk Street.

12:00pm Lawn Games at Christopher Columbus Park (West Lawn). Saturday Lawn Games on the West Lawn (corn hole, croquet and more!) — Noon to 4p.m. Brought to you by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park!

1:00pm Tinsmithing Demonstration – Paul Revere House. Who made the ubiquitous lanterns, sconces, and other tin wares of the 18th century? A tinker! Larry Leonard produces and sells examples of his craft while describing the techniques, tools, and materials used since the Reveres’ era. Located at The Paul Revere House, 19 N Square, Boston.

From the Community:

The Celebrity Series of Boston invites dancers of all ages and abilities to grab their dancing shoes and head to the Rose Kennedy Greenway September 13-17, 2017 for the return of Let’s Dance Boston. Read the post.

Weather Forecast:

Morning rain followed by a mix of rain and snow in the afternoon. High 42F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

High 42°/Low 30°

Wednesday

Wed-11/21/1810%

Partly Cloudy

Mostly sunny early then partly cloudy and windy later in the day. High around 40F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph.

High 40°/Low 16°

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